---
title: "Academic Basic Support/Subscription for VMware vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3464ca82-0d19-495e-b638-868f42e88e8c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2023-02-27"
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# Academic Basic Support/Subscription for VMware vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3464ca82-0d19-495e-b638-868f42e88e8c

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## Summary

The University Of The West Of England recently awarded a contract for "Academic Basic Support/Subscription for VMware vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus" in the services category. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £38,268.84, and the tender had a deadline of January 5th, 2023. The contract period is from January 6th to January 7th, 2023. The buying organisation, University Of The West Of England, is located in BRISTOL, England.

This tender by the University Of The West Of England presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector to provide subscription services. Companies that are experienced in providing support for VMware vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus and have a track record in servicing academic institutions would be well-suited to compete. Understanding framework agreements and having the capacity to deliver within the specified contract period are essential for success in this tender.

## Notice

Academic Basic Support/Subscription for VMware vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus for 1 processor for 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9dbbfd2-3a9f-416c-a8f0-55af8acd3fe7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2023 - 7 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,268 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,268 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2023 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9dbbfd2-3a9f-416c-a8f0-55af8acd3fe7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9dbbfd2-3a9f-416c-a8f0-55af8acd3fe7
  27th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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